Automation Machinist in Huntsville, Alabama at DeSHAZO LLC

The Machinist sets up and operates CNC machining equipment to produce mechanical components for DeShazo's material handling equipment and automation systems. Most jobs are custom, one-off parts — you're rarely running the same setup twice, so the job is less about repeating a proven process and more about figuring out a new one, print by print.

DUTIES:

• Set up and operate CNC machining equipment to produce parts to print.

• Work primarily on custom, low-quantity and one-off parts — most jobs get set up once, run once, and don't repeat, so getting the first piece right matters more than repeating a process.

• Read prints, drawings, and BOMs, and work out how a part should be made — fixturing, operation order, and tooling.

• Select and load tooling, set offsets, run first article, and adjust the process to hold tolerance.

• Take on jobs with little or no repeat history, working out the setup yourself more often than following an existing program.

• Build simple work holding — soft jaws, jigs, and similar fixtures — to hold parts securely and repeatably for the job at hand.

• Inspect finished parts against print requirements using standard measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, indicators).

• Keep your machine, tooling, and work area organized and ready to run.

• Flag print questions, tooling needs, or process issues.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED.

• Hands-on machining experience, or equivalent machining/CNC trade school training.

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical prints, drawings, and BOMs.

• Basic computer skills (Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel).

• Own basic measuring and hand tools — calipers, micrometers, indicators — or a willingness to acquire them.

• Comfortable switching between different parts and setups frequently, rather than running the same job for an extended stretch.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• CAM programming experience.

• Experience setting up jobs from a print or model with no process already worked out.

• Forklift experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Regularly lift up to 25 lbs.

• Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.

• Stand/walk for 8-10-hour shifts

• Be able to work in any position (reach, bend, kneel, etc.)

• Ability to learn quickly and retain information long term

BENEFITS AVAILABLE:

• Medical / Vision / Dental Insurance

• 401(k) plan with match

• Company-paid short term disability insurance

• Long term disability insurance available

• Company paid basic life insurance

• Employee assistance program (EAP)

• Additional life insurance available

• 9 paid holidays

• PTO Program

• Tool purchase program

• Weekly pay periods with direct deposit

• Competitive pay

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category

DeSHAZO's Mission: DeSHAZO is committed to elevating our clients' business needs through custom-built cranes and tailor-made automation systems. We enhance our products by providing expert inspections, repairs, modernizations or rebuilds.